Volker Schöer

Volker Schöer is an Associate Professor of Economics at the School of Economics and Finance (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) and holds a Visiting Professorship at the School of Business and Economics, University of Tübingen, Germany. He serves as Research Director at Wits and previously held the position of Assistant Dean of Research within the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. His academic work spans development economics and educational economics, with a focus on empirical research methodologies.

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Social Science Honors (BSocScHons)
• Master of Arts (MA)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University of the Witwatersrand

His research interests include development economics, educational economics, and economic didactics, with specific emphasis on

• Labour market dynamics
• Firm performance in low-income settings
• Vocational training effectiveness
• Impact evaluations
• Early childhood education

His recent publications highlight empirical studies on teaching interventions, skill development, and gender disparities in education and employment. He has collaborated with researchers like Prof. Brahm Fleisch and Prof. Taiga Brahm on South African educational impact assessments.

Volker Schöer actively engages in statistical methods and impact evaluation training, contributing to policy-oriented research. His work frequently appears in journals such as International Journal of Educational Development and World Development Perspectives, addressing systemic challenges in educational and labour sectors within developing economies.